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APDA-funded Breakthroughs in Parkinson’s Research

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The year 2021 marks the 60th Anniversary of APDA, which was founded in 1961. This milestone has given us...see more the chance to look back at our accomplishments over the past 60 years and reflect on what we have achieved – and also what we have yet to achieve. One of the key pillars of APDA’s mission […]

Highlights from the 2021 AAN Annual Meeting

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The Latest in Parkinson’s Research from AAN 2021 The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is the preeminent professional association...see more for neurologists in the US dedicated to supporting and improving the profession of neurology. Every year, AAN holds an annual conference at which new data on all aspects of neurology, including Parkinson’s disease (PD), is presented. […]

Where are they now? APDA’s research success continued

Posted on March 2, 2021March 3, 2021 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Q & A with APDA research grant recipients Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major...see more scientific breakthroughs and has awarded more than $51 million in research grants to date. APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships to scientists performing innovative Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. Grants are awarded through a competitive application […]

Neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s disease: An Interview with ADPA Researcher, Dr. Edward Griffin

Posted on February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Edward Griffin researches the relationship between neuroinflammation and Parkinson’s disease Today we introduce you to Dr. Edward Griffin, a...see more post-doctoral fellow at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is the recipient of a 2019-2020 APDA Post-doctoral fellowship and is currently studying the role of inflammation in the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD). We asked […]

PD and the microbiome

Posted on January 19, 2021December 20, 2023 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

What is the microbiome? The human gut harbors trillions of micro-organisms referred to collectively as the microbiome. Current understanding...see more is that the microbiome provides a number of benefits to the human including help with digestion of food, help with warding off harmful microorganisms, aid in the absorption of particular nutrients, and creation of needed vitamins. […]

Therapies for non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in clinical trials

Posted on December 9, 2020July 25, 2022 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The pipeline for Parkinson’s disease (PD) medications is extremely crowded these days, with multiple medications at various stages of...see more research and development. Currently most of the approved medications for PD address the motor symptoms of PD – tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking difficulties. Medications are also available to help people overcome OFF time or improve […]

Parkinson’s Partners: Introducing Medical Students to Parkinson’s disease

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

As all of you know very well, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex disorder that affects so many parts...see more of a person’s life. In order for physicians to fully understand the impact the disease has on people with PD, it is not enough to learn the science and medicine of the condition. But how is […]

Where are they now? APDA’s research success

Posted on November 24, 2020May 28, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Q&A with APDA research grant recipients Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs...see more and has awarded more than $62 million in research grants to date. APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships to scientists performing innovative Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process and […]

Highlights From The Movement Disorders Society Virtual Congress 2020

Posted on September 22, 2020September 21, 2020 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Every year the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) holds a conference and every year APDA is there,...see more learning about the newest research and sharing our resources with the wider PD community. The MDS Congress is the preeminent gathering of medical professionals from around the world who are dedicated to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and […]

APDA Announces Funding For 2020-2021 Research Grants

Posted on September 1, 2020January 25, 2021 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

New, Innovative Parkinson’s disease Research Being Funded by APDA For people impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) the search for...see more answers – the causes, a cure, better treatments – may seem elusive, too slow, frustrating. But all of us at APDA will not give up our pursuit, and rather than be deterred, we are inspired, energized […]

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